Gentle Transitions Hospice
Moody, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741709)
CMS process measure: 93.42 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (254) 598-1389 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Gentle Transitions Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 93.42, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Gentle Transitions Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Moody, Texas office in McLennan County.
Yes, Gentle Transitions Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741709, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentle Transitions Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Moody, Texas, serving McLennan County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 2018, with CCN 741709, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice services covered by the Medicare hospice benefit.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Gentle Transitions Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released this measure for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Gentle Transitions Hospice scored 93.42, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 57.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
Gentle Transitions Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Moody, Texas office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility — no cost details beyond that are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentle Transitions Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741709, since January 28, 2018), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Gentle Transitions Hospice scored 93.42, below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 57.8% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentle Transitions Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its office in Moody, Texas, in McLennan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentle Transitions Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, which is why CMS quality measures are useful to review alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact Gentle Transitions Hospice at (254) 598-1389 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Gentle Transitions Hospice at (254) 598-1389 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are met in the last days of life, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare to others in the area — contact Gentle Transitions Hospice at (254) 598-1389 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentle Transitions Hospice (CCN 741709) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741709?state=TX to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.